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Cheaper Home Batteries Program — Australia, 2025-26
Closes 31 Dec 2030
Australian Government
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program provides households, small businesses and community organisations with a discount on the upfront cost of installing a small-scale solar battery. Eligible battery systems from 5 kWh to 100 kWh can receive discounts of up to 30%.
Deadline
31 Dec 2030
Duration
until 2030
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Applicant can be an Australian household, business or community organisation
• Battery system must be a small-scale system between 5 kWh and 100 kWh
• Battery can be connected to a new or existing solar PV system
• Eligible system may be a single battery unit or modular battery cells connected as one battery unit
• Additional capacity to an existing battery is only eligible if the system has not previously received a discount under the program
• Additional capacity must be at least 5 kWh
• Total upgraded battery capacity must not exceed 100 kWh nominal capacity
• Retailer must provide assurance the battery will be installed for permanent use and not moved or on-sold
Australian households, businesses and community organisations may be eligible for a discount on installing a small-scale battery system. Eligible systems are 5 kWh to 100 kWh and can be connected to new or existing solar PV systems. Additional capacity added to an existing battery system is eligible only if the system has not previously received a discount under the program, the added capacity is at least 5 kWh, and the total upgraded battery capacity does not exceed 100 kWh nominal capacity. Retailers must provide assurance that they believe the battery will be installed for permanent use and will not be moved or on-sold.
What's Funded
Installing eligible small-scale battery systems connected to new or existing solar PV systems, including single battery units, modular battery systems, and eligible additional capacity added to an existing battery system.Before you apply
Check Cheaper Home Batteries Program fit and evidence gaps before 31 Dec 2030
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Installation of permanent small-scale solar battery storage capacity that reduces upfront costs for applicants and supports household, business and community energy storage uptake.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
companynon_profitother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
sustainabilitycapital_expenditure
Keywords
batterysolar batteryenergy storagesolar PVrenewable energysustainabilityhouseholdssmall business
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Cheaper Home Batteries Program?
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. The Cheaper Home Batteries Program provides households, small businesses and community organisations with a discount on the upfront cost of installing a small-scale solar battery. Eligible battery systems from 5 kWh to 100 kWh can receive discounts of up to 30%.
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Who is eligible for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program?
- Applicant can be an Australian household, business or community organisation
- Battery system must be a small-scale system between 5 kWh and 100 kWh
- Battery can be connected to a new or existing solar PV system
- Eligible system may be a single battery unit or modular battery cells connected as one battery unit
- Additional capacity to an existing battery is only eligible if the system has not previously received a discount under the program
- Additional capacity must be at least 5 kWh
- Total upgraded battery capacity must not exceed 100 kWh nominal capacity
- Retailer must provide assurance the battery will be installed for permanent use and not moved or on-sold
3
When does the Cheaper Home Batteries Program close?
Applications close on 31 Dec 2030.
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What activities are funded?
Installing eligible small-scale battery systems connected to new or existing solar PV systems, including single battery units, modular battery systems, and eligible additional capacity added to an existing battery system.
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How do I apply for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program?
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